SUUNTO D9 User Manual
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Present Depth
Do Not Fly Icon
Tank Pressure
Bar Graph
Diver Attention Symbol
Date
Dual Time
Maximum Depth
FO2 (Nitrox Mode)
Tank Pressure
Time
Low Battery Warning
Ascent Rate Bar Graph
Active Water Contact
Indicator
Seconds Display
Stopwatch
Weekday
Dive Time
Temperature
PO2 (Nitrox Mode)
OLF% (Nitrox Mode)
Current Time Display
Mode Indicator
No-Decompression Time
Total Ascent Time
Ceiling Depth
Safety/Deep Stop Time
Surface Interval Time
No-Fly Time
Remaining Air Time
Compass Display
Wireless Transmission
Indicator
Dive Alarm Indicator
Daily Alarm Indicator
Safety Stop Indicator
DEFINITION OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
Throughout this manual, special references are made when deemed important. Three
classifi cations are used to separate these references by their order of importance.
WARNING is used in connection with a procedure or situation that may result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION is used in connection with a procedure or situation that will result in
damage to the product.
NOTE is used to emphasize important information.
COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND PATENT NOTICE
This instruction manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. It may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any media
without prior written consent from SUUNTO.
SUUNTO, D9, Consumed Bottom Time (CBT), Oxygen Limit Fraction (OLF), SUUNTO Reduced Gradient Bubble Model (RGBM), Continuous Decompression and their
logos are all registered or unregistered trademarks of SUUNTO. All rights are reserved.
This product is protected by the following patents and patent applications:
US 5,845,235. Other patents have been applied for.
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CE
The CE mark is used to mark conformity with the European Union EMC directive 89/
336/EEC and Personal Protective Equipment directive 89/686/EEC. The SUUNTO dive instruments fulfi ll all the required EU directives.
FIOH, Laajaniityntie 1, FIN-01620 Vantaa, Finland, notifi ed body no.0430, has EC ty-
pe-examined this type of personal protective equipment.
EN 250 Respiratory equipment - Open circuit self-contained compressed air diving apparatus – Requirements, testing, marking.
The cylinder pressure gauge and the parts of this product used in measuring the cylinder pressure meet the requirements set in the section of the European Standard EN
250 that concern cylinder pressure measurements. The instruments must be serviced
by an authorized dealer every second year or after 200 dives (whichever comes fi rst).
EN 13319
EN 13319 ”Diving accessories – Depth gauges and combined depth and time measuring devices – Functional and safety requirements, test methods” is a European diving
depth gauge standard. The D9 is designed to comply with this standard.
ISO 9001
SUUNTO Oy’s Quality Assurance System is certifi ed by Det Norske Veritas to be ac-
cording to the ISO 9001 in all SUUNTO Oy’s operations (Quality Certifi cate No. 96-
HEL-AQ-220).
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SUUNTO Oy does not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties,
which may arise through the use of this device.
Due to continuous product development, the D9 is subject to change without notice.
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WARNING!
READ THIS MANUAL! Carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety paying close attention to all warnings listed below, including section 1.1. ”Safety Precautions”. Make sure that you fully understand the use, displays and limitations of
the dive computer because any confusion resulting from neglecting to follow this
instruction manual or from improper use of this device may cause a diver to commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death.
WARNING!
This product contains a Lithium cell battery. To reduce risk of fi re or burns, do not
disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fi re or wa-
ter. Replace only with manufacturer specifi ed batteries. Recycle or dispose of us-
ed batteries properly.
WARNING!
NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE! Suunto dive computers are intended for recreational use only. The demands of commercial or professional diving may expose the
diver to depths and exposures that tend to increase the risk of decompression illness (DCI). Therefore, Suunto strongly recommends that the device be not used
for commercial or professional diving activity.
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WARNING!
ONLY DIVERS TRAINED IN THE PROPER USE OF SCUBA DIVING EQUIPMENT SHOULD USE A DIVE COMPUTER! No dive computer can replace the
need for proper dive training. Insuffi cient or improper training may cause diver to
commit errors that may lead to serious injury or death.
WARNING!
THERE IS ALWAYS A RISK OF DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS (DCI) FOR ANY
DIVE PROFILE EVEN IF YOU FOLLOW THE DIVE PLAN PRESCRIBED BY DIVE TABLES OR A DIVE COMPUTER. NO PROCEDURE, DIVE COMPUTER OR
DIVE TABLE WILL PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF DCI OR OXYGEN TOXICITY! An individual’s physiological make up can vary from day to day. The dive computer cannot account for these variations. You are strongly advised to remain well
within the exposure limits provided by the instrument to minimize the risk of DCI.
As an added measure of safety, you should consult a physician regarding your fi t-
ness before diving.
WARNING!
SUUNTO STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT SPORT DIVERS LIMIT THEIR MAXIMUM DEPTH TO 40 M [130 FT] OR TO THE DEPTH CALCULATED BY THE
COMPUTER BASED ON THE SELECTED O2% AND A MAXIMUM PO2 OF 1.4
BAR!
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WARNING!
DIVES WITH REQUIRED DECOMPRESSION STOPS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED. YOU SHOULD ASCEND AND BEGIN DECOMPRESSION IMMEDIATELY
WHEN THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOWS YOU THAT A DECOMPRESSION STOP
IS REQUIRED! Note the blinking ASC TIME symbol and the upward pointing arrow.
WARNING!
USE BACK-UP INSTRUMENTS! Make sure that you use back-up instrumentation including a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, timer or watch, and have
access to decompression tables whenever diving with the dive computer.
WARNING!
PERFORM PRECHECKS! Always activate and check the device before diving
in order to ensure that all Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) segments are completely
displayed, that the device has not run out of battery power, and that the oxygen, altitude, personal, safety/deepstop and RGBM adjustments are correct.
WARNING!
YOU ARE ADVISED TO AVOID FLYING ANY TIME THE COMPUTER COUNTS
DOWN THE NO-FLYING TIME. ALWAYS ACTIVATE THE COMPUTER TO
CHECK THE REMAINING NO-FLY TIME PRIOR TO FLYING! Flying or traveling to a higher altitude within no-fl y time can greatly increase the risk of DCI. Re-
view the recommendations given by Diver’s Alert Network (DAN) in chapter 6.5.4
“Flying After Diving”.
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WARNING!
THE DIVE COMPUTER SHOULD NEVER BE TRADED OR SHARED BETWEEN
USERS WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION! Its information will not apply to someone
who has not been wearing it throughout a dive or sequence of repetitive dives. Its
dive profi les must match that of the user. If it is left on the surface during any di-
ve, it will give inaccurate information for subsequent dives. No dive computer can
take into account dives made without the computer. Thus any diving activity up to
four days prior to initial use of the computer may cause misleading information and
must be avoided.
WARNING!
DO NOT EXPOSE THE D9´S OPTIONAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER TO ANY
GAS MIX CONTAINING MORE THAN 40% OXYGEN! Enriched air with greater
oxygen content presents a risk of fi re or explosion and serious injury or death.
WARNING!
DO NOT DIVE WITH A CYLINDER OF ENRICHED AIR IF YOU HAVE NOT PERSONALLY VERIFIED ITS CONTENTS AND ENTERED THE ANALYZED VALUE
INTO YOUR DIVE COMPUTER! Failure to verify cylinder contents and enter the
appropriate O2% into your dive computer will result in incorrect dive planning information.
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WARNING!
THE DIVE COMPUTER WILL NOT ACCEPT FRACTIONAL PERCENTAGE VALUES OF OXYGEN CONCENTRATION. DO NOT ROUND UP FRACTIONAL
PERCENTAGES! For example, 31.8% oxygen should be entered as 31%. Rounding up will cause nitrogen percentages to be understated and will affect decompression calculations. If there is a desire to adjust the computer to provide more
conservative calculations, use the personal adjustment feature to affect decompression calculations or reduce the PO2 setting to affect oxygen exposure.
WARNING!
SET THE CORRECT ALTITUDE ADJUSTMENT MODE! When diving at altitudes
greater than 300 m [1000 ft] the Altitude Adjustment feature must be correctly selected in order for the computer to calculate the decompression status. The dive
computer is not intended for use at altitudes greater than 3000 m [10000 ft]. Failure to select the correct Altitude Adjustment setting or diving above the maximum
altitude limit will result in erroneous dive and planning data.
WARNING!
SET THE CORRECT PERSONAL ADJUSTMENT MODE! Whenever it is believed that factors that tend to increase the possibility of DCI exist, it is recommended
that you use this option to make the calculations more conservative. Failure to select the correct Personal Adjustment setting will result in erroneous dive and planning data.
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NOTE!
It is not possible to change between Air, Nitrox and Gauge modes before the instrument has counted down the no-fl ying time.
There is one exception to this: You can change from Air to Nitrox mode even during
the no-fl ying time. When planning both air and nitrox dives during the same dive se-
ries, you should set the instrument in Nitrox mode and modify the gas mix accordingly.
In Gauge mode, the no-fl ying time is always 48 hours.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS! .........................................................................................................4
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................14
1.1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................16
1.1.1. EMERGENCY ASCENTS...............................................................16
1.1.2. DIVE COMPUTER LIMITATIONS..................................................17
1.1.3. NITROX..........................................................................................17
1.1.4. FREEDIVING..................................................................................18
2. GETTING ACQUAINTED....................................................................................19
2.1. DISPLAY AND BUTTONS ......................................................................... 19
2.2. WATER CONTACTS .................................................................................21
2.3. OPERATING MODES................................................................................ 22
2.4. WIRELESS PRESSURE TRANSMISSION ...............................................23
2.5. PC-INTERFACE.........................................................................................24
TIME MODE........................................................................................................24
3.
3.1. TIME DISPLAY ..........................................................................................24
3.2. STOPWATCH (TIMER)..............................................................................25
3.3. TIME MODE SETTINGS............................................................................26
3.3.1. DAILY ALARM................................................................................26
3.3.2. TIME...............................................................................................27
3.3.3. DUAL TIME.....................................................................................27
3.3.4. DATE..............................................................................................27
3.3.5. UNITS.............................................................................................28
3.3.6. BACKLIGHT ...................................................................................28
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3.3.7. TONES ...........................................................................................29
4. COMPASS MODE ..............................................................................................29
4.1. ACCESSING THE COMPASS................................................................... 29
4.2. COMPASS DISPLAY .................................................................................29
4.3. COMPASS SETTINGS .............................................................................. 31
4.3.1. DECLINATION................................................................................31
4.3.2. CALIBRATE....................................................................................31
5. BEFORE DIVING ................................................................................................34
5.1. ACTIVATION AND PRECHECKS..............................................................34
5.1.1.
5.1.2. BATTERY POWER INDICATION...................................................36
5.1.3. DIVING AT ALTITUDE ...................................................................37
5.1.4. PERSONAL ADJUSTMENTS.........................................................38
5.1.5. SAFETY STOPS.............................................................................41
5.1.6. DEEP STOPS.................................................................................43
5.2. DIVE MODE SETTINGS ............................................................................44
5.2.1. DEPTH ALARM..............................................................................44
5.2.2. DIVE TIME ALARM ........................................................................45
5.2.3. NITROX SETTINGS.......................................................................45
5.2.4. PERSONAL/ALTITUDE SETTINGS...............................................46
5.2.5. SAMPLING RATE...........................................................................46
5.2.6. SAFETY STOPS/DEEPSTOPS......................................................47
5.2.7. RGBM SETTINGS..........................................................................47
5.2.8. TANK PRESSURE .........................................................................47
DIVE MODE ACTIVATION.............................................................34
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5.2.9. UNITS.............................................................................................48
5.2.10. HP CODE .......................................................................................48
5.3. WIRELESS TRANSMISSION SETUP ....................................................... 48
5.3.1. INSTALLING THE WIRELESS TRANSMITTER ............................48
5.3.2. PAIRING AND CODE SELECTION................................................49
5.3.3. TRANSMISSION DATA..................................................................51
6. DIVING WITH THE SUUNTO D9........................................................................54
6.1. DIVING IN AIR MODE [DIVEAIR] ..............................................................54
6.1.1. BASIC DIVE DATA.........................................................................54
6.1.2.
6.1.3. TANK PRESSURE DATA...............................................................56
6.1.4. ASCENT RATE INDICATOR..........................................................57
6.1.5. SAFETY STOPS AND DEEP STOPS............................................58
6.1.6. DECOMPRESSION DIVES............................................................59
6.2. DIVING IN NITROX MODE [DIVEEAN] .....................................................65
6.2.1. BEFORE DIVING IN NITROX MODE.............................................65
6.2.2. OXYGEN DISPLAYS......................................................................67
6.2.3. OXYGEN LIMIT FRACTION (OLF) ................................................67
6.2.4. GAS CHANGE, MULTIPLE BREATHING GAS MIXES .................68
6.3. DIVING IN GAUGE MODE [DIVEGAUGE] ................................................69
6.4. USING THE COMPASS IN DIVE MODE................................................... 70
6.5. AT THE SURFACE ....................................................................................71
6.5.1. SURFACE INTERVAL....................................................................71
6.5.2. DIVE NUMBERING ........................................................................72
6.5.3. REPETITIVE DIVE PLANNING......................................................73
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BOOKMARK...................................................................................55
6.5.4. FLYING AFTER DIVING.................................................................74
6.6. AUDIBLE AND VISUAL ALARMS..............................................................75
6.7. ERROR CONDITIONS...............................................................................77
7. MEMORY MODE ................................................................................................79
7.1. DIVE PLANNING MODE [MEMPLAN]....................................................... 79
7.2. DIVE LOGBOOK [MEMLOG]..................................................................... 81
7.3. DIVE HISTORY [MEMHIS] ........................................................................83
8. ADDITIONAL FEATURES ..................................................................................84
8.1. SUUNTO DIVE MANAGER .......................................................................85
8.2. SUUNTOSPORTS.COM............................................................................86
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..............................................................................90
9.
9.1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION....................................................................90
9.2. CARE OF YOUR DIVE COMPUTER.........................................................90
9.3. MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................92
9.4. WATER RESISTANCE INSPECTION .......................................................92
9.5. BATTERY REPLACEMENT.......................................................................93
9.5.1. COMPUTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT......................................93
9.5.2. WIRELESS TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT.............94
10. TECHNICAL DATA ............................................................................................. 97
10.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..................................................................97
10.2. SUUNTO REDUCED GRADIENT BUBBLE MODEL (RGBM) ................102
10.3. OXYGEN EXPOSURE.............................................................................106
11. WARRANTY......................................................................................................108
12. GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................111
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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the SUUNTO D9 dive computer. The D9 builds
on the Suunto tradition of delivering feature-rich dive computers and provides many
new and enhanced features that cannot be found in other dive computers, such as digital compass, gas switching and optional wireless air-integration. Push button controls access a wide selection of choices. The display is optimized for the dive mode
chosen. This dive computer is a compact and sophisticated multipurpose dive instrument, designed to give you years of trouble-free service.
Choice of Operating Modes and Set-up Options
User options for the D9 are selected using the push buttons.
Pre Dive confi guration and setup options include:
• Choice of operating mode – Air / Nitrox / Gauge
• Wireless Air Integration on/off
• Compass declination setting and calibration
• Audible alarm setting on/off
• Tank pressure alarm setting
• Choice of unit – Metric / Imperial
• Maximum depth alarm
• Dive time alarm
• Backlight settings
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• Clock, calendar, daily alarm, dual time
• Mix Oxygen fraction % (Nitrox mode only)
• Maximum PO
(Nitrox mode only)
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• Altitude and personal adjustments
• RGBM adjustment
• Safety/Deep Stop adjustment
• Sample rate setting 1, 2, 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds for dive profi le
The Suunto RGBM/Deep Stop Algorithm
The Suunto Reduced Gradient Bubble Model (RGBM) utilized in the D9 predicts both
dissolved and free gas in blood and tissues of divers. It is a signifi cant advance on the
classic Haldane models, which do not predict free gas. The advantage of Suunto RGBM is additional safety through its ability to adapt to a variety of situations and dive
profi les.
The Suunto D9 allows the user to choose between a traditional Recommended Safety Stop and Deep Stops. Deep Stops are decompression stops that occur deeper than
traditional stops, with the purpose of minimizing microbubble formation.
In order to optimize how to respond to different added risk situations an additional category of stop, referred to as a Mandatory Safety Stop, has been introduced. The combination of stop types will depend on the user settings and the specifi c dive situation.
To get the most from the safety benefi ts be sure to read the summary of the Reduced
Gradient Bubble Model in chapter 10.2.
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1.1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not attempt to use the dive computer without reading this instruction manual in
its entirety, including all the warnings. Make sure that you fully understand the use,
displays and limitations of the instrument. If you have any questions about the manual
or the dive computer, contact your SUUNTO dealer before diving with the dive computer.
Always remember that YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!
When used properly, the dive computer is an outstanding tool for assisting properly trained, certifi ed divers in planning and executing sport dives. It is NOT A SUBSTI-
TUTE FOR CERTIFIED SCUBA INSTRUCTION, including training in the principles of
decompression.
Diving with enriched air mixtures (nitrox) exposes the user to risks different from those
associated with diving with standard air. These risks are not obvious and require training to understand and avoid. Risks include possible serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to dive with any gas mix other than standard air without fi rst receiving
certifi ed training in this specialty
1.1.1. EMERGENCY ASCENTS
In the unlikely event that the dive computer malfunctions during a dive, follow the
emergency procedures provided by your certifi ed dive training agency or, alternati-
vely,
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STEP 1: Assess the situation calmly and then move promptly to less than 18 m
[60 ft].
STEP 2: At 18 m [60 ft], slow down your ascent rate to 10 m/min [33 ft/min] and
move to a depth between 3 and 6 meters [10 to 20 ft].
STEP 3: Stay there as long as you assess your air supply will safely allow. After
reaching the surface stay out of the water for at least 24 hours.
1.1.2. DIVE COMPUTER LIMITATIONS
While the dive computer is based on current decompression research and technology,
you must realize that the computer cannot monitor the actual physiological functions
of an individual diver. All decompression schedules currently known to the authors, including the U.S. Navy Tables, are based on theoretical mathematical models, which
are intended to serve as a guide to reduce the probability of decompression illness.
1.1.3. NITROX
Diving with nitrox provides the diver with an opportunity to increase bottom times or
reduce the risk of decompression illness by reducing the nitrogen content in the breathing gas mix.
However, when the gas mix is altered, the oxygen content of the mix is generally increased. This increase exposes the diver to an oxygen toxicity risk not usually considered in recreational diving. In order to manage this risk, the dive computer tracks
the time and intensity of the oxygen exposure and provides the diver with informati-
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on to adjust the dive plan in order to maintain oxygen exposure within reasonably safe limits.
In addition to the physiological effects of enriched air on the body there are operational considerations to be addressed when handling altered breathing mixes. Elevated
concentrations of oxygen present a fi re or explosion hazard. Consult with the manu-
facturer of your equipment in regards to its compatibility with nitrox.
1.1.4. FREEDIVING
Freediving, and particularly freediving in combination with scuba diving, may have
risks that have not been researched and are not commonly known.
Any person who engages in any form of breathhold diving is in danger of shallow-water blackout (SWB) i.e. the sudden loss of consciousness caused by oxygen starvation.
Any breathhold diving results in some nitrogen build-up in the blood and other fast tissues. Due to the short time spent at depth this build-up is generally not signifi cant.
Therefore, provided the effort involved in freediving has not been severe, there is little risk in diving after breathhold diving. However, the converse is more unknown and
may increase signifi cantly the risk of DCI. Therefore, FREEDIVING AFTER SCUBA
DIVING IS NOT RECOMMENDED. You should avoid freediving and not exceed fi ve
meters [16 ft] for at least two hours after scuba diving.
Suunto also recommends you to be trained in freediving technique and physiology before conducting breathhold dives. No dive computer can replace the need for proper
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dive training. Insuffi cient or improper training may cause a diver to commit errors that
may lead to serious injury or death.
2. GETTING ACQUAINTED
For best use of the D9 take some time and make it YOUR computer.
Set the correct time and date. Read this manual. Set dive alarms and make all the other settings listed in the introduction in this manual. Calibrate and test the compass
function. If the D9 is to be used with the optional wireless pressure transmitter install
it and enable the pressure transmission in the D9’s settings. Try the pressure transmission.
All this so you know your computer and have it set up as you want it before getting into the water.
2.1. DISPLAY AND BUTTONS
The Suunto D9 has easy-to-use push buttons and an advisory display, which guides
the user. It is operated with four push buttons as follows (see Fig. 2.1.).
Mode (M) Button
Short push:
• To change from main mode to another main mode
• To exit from a sub mode to a main mode
• To activate the electroluminescent backlight in the Diving mode
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Long continuous push (> 2 sec.):
• To activate the electroluminescent backlight in the other modes
Select (S) Button
Short push:
• To select a sub mode
• To accept the settings in the Setting Mode
• To select the active segment in the Setting Mode
• To switch page the Logbook Mode
• To lock a bearing in Compass mode
• To make special bookmark in the profi le memory during a dive.
Long continuous push (> 2 sec.):
• To activate the Compass in the Watch and Dive mode.
Up (UP) Button
Short push:
• To toggle between date, second or dual time display in the Watch mode.
• To change submode
• To increase the value in the Setting Mode
• To change dive in the Logbook Mode
• To toggle between Dive time, Compass heading, Temperature, PO2, OLF%,
and dive number in Dive and Compass modes
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Long continuous push (> 2 sec.):
• To enable gas switching in Nitrox mode.
Down (DOWN) Button
Short push:
• To toggle between date, second or dual time display in the Watch mode
• To change submode
• To decrease the value in the Setting Mode
• To change dive in the Logbook Mode
• To toggle between the Max depth, Watch time, Tank pressure, and O2% in
the Diving and Compass modes.
Long continuous push (> 2 sec.):
• To enter Settings mode
• To toggle between Ceiling and Remaining Air Time display
2.2. WATER CONTACTS
The water contacts control the automatic activation of the Dive Mode.
The water and data transfer contact is located on the right side of the case (Fig 2.2).
When submerged the water contact is connected to casing (which is the other pole
of the water contact) by the conductivity of the water. The “AC” symbol (Active Contacts, Fig. 2.3.) will appear on display. The AC text will be shown until the water contact deactivates.
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Fig. 2.1. The push buttons
of the Suunto D9
Fig 2.2. Depth sensor and
water/data transfer contacts.
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Contamination or dirt on the water contact may prevent this
automatic operation. It is, therefore, important that the water
contact is kept clean. The contact can be cleaned with fresh
water and a soft brush (e.g. tooth brush).
NOTE: Water or moisture build-up around the water contact may cause the contact to activate automatically. This
can happen, e.g., when washing your hands or sweating. If
the water contact activates in the Time Mode, an AC symbol will appear on display (Fig. 2.3.), and it will be shown until the water contact deactivates. To save the battery power,
you should deactivate the water contact by cleaning it and/or
drying it with a soft towel.
2.3. OPERATING MODES
The Suunto D9 provides three main operating modes, time
mode (TIME), dive mode (DIVE) and memory mode (MEM).
In addition a compass mode can be activated from the TIME
and DIVE modes.
The TIME mode is the default display of the instrument (Fig.
2.4.) This mode displays time, date, dual time and stopwatch.
The DIVE mode can be set to AIR, EAN or GAUGE or submodes depending on the user’s diving preferences, or to
OFF, which deactivates the DIVE mode.
The MEM mode provides submodes providing dive planning
data (MEMplan), dive history data (MEMhis), and a dive logbook (MEMlog).
The compass submode can be called from the TIME or DIVE modes.
To toggle between the main modes press the MODE button.
To select a submode in DIVE and MEM mode, press the up/
down buttons.
If a button is not pressed within 5 minutes, the dive computer
beeps and returns to the time mode automatically.
2.4. WIRELESS PRESSURE TRANSMISSION
The D9 can be used together with an optional wireless cylinder pressure transmitter that can easily be attached to the
high-pressure port of the regulator (Fig. 2.5). By using the
transmitter the diver can benefi t from cylinder pressure and
remaining air time data.
In order to use the transmitter the wireless integration needs
to be enabled in the D9’s settings. To enable or disable the
wireless integration refer to chapter 5.2.8 Tank pressure settings.
Fig.2.3. Active water contacts
are indicated by the text AC.
Fig. 2.4. Time mode. Pressing MODE button switches
main mode.
Fig. 2.5. D9’s optional wireless pressure transmitter
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Fig. 2.6. Connecting D9’s PCinterface cable. First insert
the connector (A), then turn
clockwise (B).
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2.5. PC-INTERFACE
The Suunto D9 includes a PC-interface cable and the Suunto Dive Manager 2.0 software for analyzing and logging your
dives.
The PC interface cable is connected to the right side of the
Suunto D9 (fi g. 2.6), and to the USB port of your PC. For
instructions on how to install and use the Dive Manager Software refer to chapter 8.1 Suunto Dive Manager.
3. TIME MODE
3.1. TIME DISPLAY
The TIME mode is the default display of the instrument (Fig.
3.1) This mode displays time, date, dual time and stopwatch.
Either the date (a), the seconds of the current time (b), dual time (c) or the stopwatch (d) are shown on the bottom line of
the timekeeping display. Press the up or down button to select the desired display option. The selected option will be
displayed as default the next time the TIME mode is accessed.
NOTE! The seconds display is reverted to date display after
5min in order to save battery power.
The display is illuminated by holding down the M (Mode) button for more than two seconds.
When diving, the dive entry time and date is registered in the
Logbook Memory. Remember always to check before diving
that the time and date are correctly set, especially when traveling to different time zones.
To set the time and date, refer to chapter 3.3 ”Time mode
Settings”.
3.2. STOPWATCH (TIMER)
The Stopwatch function is entered by pressing the UP or
DOWN buttons when in TIME mode until the stopwatch
display appears. (Fig. 3.1 d).
The stopwatch of the D9 lets you measure elapsed and split
times. The range of the stopwatch is 99 hours, 59 minutes,
59.9 seconds (Fig. 3.2).
The stopwatch is started by pressing the DOWN button and
stopped by pressing the UP button. The stopwatch is reset by
pressing the UP button for >2s.
There is also a separate stopwatch (dive timer) that can be
used when diving in the Gauge mode (see chapter 6.3.).
Fig. 3.1. The time keeping
display
a) the
date is
displayed
b) the seconds are
displayed
c) the dual
time is
displayed
d) the
stopwatch is
displayed
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Fig. 3.2. The Stopwatch displays
hours, minutes, seconds and
tenths of seconds.
Fig. 3.3. Entering Time Settings
Fig. 3.4 . Entering Daily Alarm
Settings
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3.3. TIME MODE SETTINGS
To enter the time mode settings press the DOWN button for
>2s when in TIME mode. The display will briefl y display “Time
Settings” (Fig 3.3), and then display the fi rst available setting.
The settings available in TIME mode are:
1. Daily alarm (Fig 3.4, 3.5)
2. Time (Fig 3.6, 3.7)
3. Dual time (Fig 3.8, 3.9)
4. Date (Fig 3.10, 3.11)
5. Units (Fig 3.12, 3.13)
6. Backlight (Fig 3.14, 3.15)
7. Tones (Fig 3.16, 3.17)
To toggle between available settings use the UP/DOWN buttons. Press SELECT to enter/review selected settings. Press
SELECT to move between values, and UP/DOWN to change
the settings. Exit by pressing the MODE button.
3.3.1. DAILY ALARM
You can set one daily alarm in the dive computer. When the
daily alarm activates, the time display blinks and the alarm
sounds for 24 seconds. The alarm is given at the preset time
each day. Press any button to stop the audible alarm, after it
has activated.
The daily alarm settings include:
• activate/deactivate daily alarm [on/off]
• set the desired alarm hour [hh]
• set the desired alarm minute [mm]
3.3.2. TIME
In Time/Date setting mode you are able to:
• set the desired hour [hh]
• set the desired minute [mm]
• set the desired seconds [ss]
• select 12/24h display [12/24]
3.3.3. DUAL TIME
In Dual Time setting mode you are able to:
• set the desired hour [hh]
• set the desired minute [mm]
3.3.4. DATE
In the Date setting mode you are able to:
• set the year [yy]
• set the month [mm]
• set the day [dd]
Fig. 3.5. Adjusting Daily Alarm
Fig. 3.6. Entering Time Settings
Fig. 3.7. Adjusting Time
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Fig. 3.8. Entering Dual Time
Settings
Fig. 3.9. Adjusting Dual Time
Fig. 3.10 Entering Date
Settings
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NOTE!
• The day of the week is automatically calculated in accordance with the date.
• The date can be set within the range of Jan 1, 2000 to
Dec. 31, 2089.
3.3.5. UNITS
In Units setting mode you can:
• switch between metric/imperial units [metr./imp]
3.3.6. BACKLIGHT
In the Backlight Setting mode the backlight can be turned on/
off and the on time can be set to be 5, 10, 20, 30 or 60seconds (Fig. 3.15.).
After entering this mode you are able to:
• switch the backlight off, or set the backlight time in seconds [off/backlight time]
NOTE! When the backlight turned OFF, it does not illuminate
when an alarm is given.
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